Bug FAQCanadian Agonopterix Moth
Agonopterix canadensis · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Depressariidae
The forewings are 8.5 to 10.5 mm long. Larvae feed on Senecio plants, including Senecio serra.
Source: Wikipedia
Size
The forewings measure about 8.5 to 10.5 mm.
Source: Wikipedia
What it eats
The caterpillars feed on Senecio species such as Senecio serra.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 32 of 51 states and DC. Most records: North Carolina, California, Missouri, Montana, Vermont, Maryland, Virginia, Michigan.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Status: native in North America; native in Canada. Source: iNaturalist
Months it is reported in the US
Source: GBIF
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Questions people ask
How large is the Canadian Agonopterix moth?
The forewings are about 8.5 to 10.5 mm long.
Source: Wikipedia
What do the larvae eat?
The larvae feed on plants in the Senecio genus, including Senecio serra.
Source: Wikipedia
Same family (Depressariidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agonopterix_canadensis
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